#TheLIST: The 10 Best Wine Spots in South Africa

Sam Timberg, Wine Awesomeness curator, on the best spots in South Africa to sip vino.

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Sam Timberg

Jan 15, 2015

Sam Timberg, Wine Awesomeness curator, on the best spots in South Africa to sip vino.

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Buitenverwachting

Meaning "beyond expectation," the Buitenverwachting Estate produces some of South Africa's finest wines. It's located in the Constantia Valley, where South Africa's winemaking tradition began over 350 years ago. Lunch or dinner at the award winning restaurant on Buitenverwachting is the perfect way to enjoy these world-class wines.
The Buitenverwachting Estate, buitenverwachting.com.

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Camps Bay

Camps Bay is a wonderful place to watch the African sun set. End your afternoon with a glass of Chenin Blanc and a platter of oysters at any of the excellent oceanside restaurants along this gorgeous stretch of Atlantic oceanfront. Café Caprice is one of the most fun, and handles the transition from day to night particularly well.
Camps Bay, cafecaprice.co.za

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Eikendal

Eikendal's visionary winemaker, Nico Grobler, has been receiving awards all over the world for his innovative winemaking and viticultural style. Visit the contemporary tasting room and see why so many people love Eikendal wines. When you are finished tasting visit the Cheetah Outreach Programme on the estate and pet a baby cheetah.
Eikendal, eikendal.com

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Kirstenbosch Gardens

During the summer months (November – March) Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden hosts the Summer Sunset Concerts in one of the most gorgeous music venues in the world. Bring a picnic and some great wine for the perfect summer evening.
Kirstenbosch Gardens, sambi.org.

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Lion's Head

Nestled between Cape Town's stunning Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, Lion's Head has some of the most dramatic views in all of the Cape. The hike to the top is just over an hour, so bring plenty of water and a bottle or two of South Africa's well known sparkling wine, the Method Cap Classique, to celebrate your achievement and toast the paragliders as they soar by!
Lion's Head, paraglide.co.za

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Publik Wine Bar

Located in the Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants butcher shop and separated by only a wall of glass, Publik Wine Bar focuses on hard to find natural wines that you won't taste at the numerous other wine bars in Cape Town.
Publik Wine Bar, publik.co.za

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Pomegranate Restaurant on the Vergenoegd Estate – Stellenbosch

Set inside the gorgeous Cape Dutch manor house on the Vergenoegd Estate, Pomegranate is the dream of owner Michael Israel, one of the most passionate food and wine pros in South Africa. On any given day he might be the host, server, sommelier, and/or chef. Try his wildebeest carpaccio or his excellent chocolate pancakes and trust him on pairing the perfect South African wine to each dish.
Vergenoegd Wine Estate, vergenoegd.co.za

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Waterford

Situated on a dramatic 120 hectare estate in Stellenbosch, Waterford is known for their world class wine, outstanding pairings with chocolate, and vineyard drives that will give you an incredible understanding of the winemaking process.
Waterford Estate, waterfordestate.co.za

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Waterkloof

Located in the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest of the world's six floral kingdoms. It is rightly claimed that South Africa is the world's greenest wine region. To see this commitment to ethics in the vineyard first hand, visit the Waterkloof Estate and taste their fantastic wines grown in their biodynamically farmed vineyards. Dine in a stunning restaurant that overlooks False Bay and see why Stellenbosch may also be the world's most gorgeous wine region.
Waterkloof, waterkloofwines.co.za

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The Hussar Grill

Celebrating their 50th year in 2014,The Hussar Grill's location in Rondebosch near the University of Cape is theplace to get your fill of South Africa's legendary game meat. There's nocorkage fee, so pick up a couple bottles of Stellenbosch red and enjoy!
The Hussar Grill, hussargrill.co.za

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